▪Automatic AT Command Mode: The HC-06 is a mechanical necessity because it simplifies configuration; it remains in AT Command Mode by default until paired with a master device, allowing for easy customization of the device name and baud rate.
▪Transparent Serial Bridge: Once paired, the module becomes invisible to your code. It passes raw serial data between the Bluetooth link and the TX/RX pins, a mechanical necessity for legacy RS232 cable replacement.
▪Ultra-Low Power Efficiency: Consuming only 30-40mA during pairing and dropping even lower during active data transmission, it is a mechanical necessity for battery-operated portable electronics.
▪High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports asynchronous transfer speeds up to 2.1Mbps, ensuring zero lag for real-time control applications like joystick-driven mobile robots.
▪Global Compatibility: Uses the standard Serial Port Profile (SPP), making it compatible with nearly all Bluetooth-enabled Android devices and PCs for universal data logging.
Protocol
Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate).
Role
Slave Only (Automatically enters pairable mode on power-up).
Operating Voltage
3.6V to 6V DC (Internal 3.3V regulator included).
Logic Level
3.3V UART (Requires voltage divider for 5V TX signals).
Frequency
2.4GHz ISM Band with FHSS (Frequency Hopping).
Sensitivity
-80dBm typical; Transmit power up to +4dBm.
Default Settings
Baud rate 9600, PIN 1234, Name HC-06.
Range
Approx. 10 meters in open space.